Where did the week go??

Not sure where the week went since we've been so busy with errands, spending quality time with Daddy, playdates, home repairs (basement contractors), and the ever-so-fun housework.

Stopped by the Deerfield Bakery while running errand to pick up treats for our friends.

E got to sample his first cookie- the ever-traditional smiley face!

I always remember my Dad taking us to the bakery to get this yummy cookie.

It was the week of giving. We took food to the local foodpantry and things to Goodwill.

Something I want to instill in E is 'giving' and contributing regularly to the community & those in need.

Our township has an annual back-to-school drive for local children in need, which I think is a fabulous idea! I meant to start this during E's first year, but we're starting this year.

We did one backpack FULL of supplies and I loved shopping for it!
Hopefully we can contribute more each year, and I'd love to help out teachers too (goodness knows that they don't get paid nearly enough money to make ends meet!!!)

E knew that the supplies were for our ' school kid'.
Since E is into trains as well right now, and he loves his train library book, I thought I'd take him to see his first train.
Took him to Arlington station where I used to commute to the city every day- oh the memories.
We even browsed around town and stopped at my former wardrobe store, Ann Taylor Loft. Hmmm, gave that all up when I realized all babies do is spit-up all over your clothes.

He even got to see the conductors.

Saved his first train ride for a time when we get to go with Daddy.

I really do miss having the convenience of trains, especially the 'L' in Evanston.

One of his playdates.

We went to Nibbles Play Cafe with them in the morning and then they came over to our clubhouse to go swimming later in the afternoon.

E loved the tracks and the mural of the Metra on the wall!

It has been so hot & buggy outside that we really haven't spent much time in the yard.

Yesterday we melted ice cubes- nice little science experiment ;)

Now back to laundry.